In 1833, the American Journal of Science reported an intriguing sighting at Niagara Falls: a massive luminous object resembling a square table appeared to hover briefly, emanating vibrant streams of light.
In 1833, the American Journal of Science reported an intriguing sighting at Niagara Falls: a massive luminous object resembling a square table appeared to hover briefly, emanating vibrant streams of light.
That’s a fascinating account! It seems to describe an unusual atmospheric or astronomical phenomenon observed at Niagara Falls. The description of a “large luminous body” resembling a “square table” that emitted streams of light raises questions about what it could have been. There are many possible explanations for such sightings, ranging from natural phenomena like auroras or reflections off the water to more fantastical interpretations. Given the historical context of 1833, it would be interesting to know how such events were understood at the time and how they have been interpreted in modern science. What do you think could have caused this sighting?